January events at the Alliance for the Arts

. Digital Plus: Invitational - Opening Reception: Jan. 9, 2009, 5-7 p.m.

Jan. 9-31

See how artists embrace digital photography and intertwine prints with diverse mediums and a creative outlook. Featured artists include: Jen Zen Gray, Robert Munn, Sara Cooke, Joshua Myers, Nicholas Bergery, and in the member gallery, Don Parsons. Contact: Krista Johnson, exhibitions@artinlee.org

. Walk Through the Arts - Jan. 10. 10-2 p.m.

This free family event includes artist demonstrations throughout the campus of the Alliance for the Arts, plus theatrical, musical, and dance troupe mini-performances on the amphitheatre stage. Come discover arts and culture opportunities in Lee County. Contact: Scott Guelcher, education@artinlee.org

. Winter Classes and Workshops - Sign up for winter classes today.

Painting, dance, drama, drawing, and other media, youth visual arts, youth performing arts and workshops. Contact: Scott Guelcher, education@artinlee. org

. Nominate an Angels of the Arts - Nomination forms due Jan. 31

The Angels of the Arts Awards recognizes the positive and essential impact

of artists, art organizations, artistic educators and supporters in Lee County's Quality of Life and Economic Development. The Academy Awards Style Ceremony will be held April 6, 2009, at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre. Visit www.artinlee. org to download a printable nomination form, call Chelsea (239) 939-2787 or stop by the Alliance.

. Young Artist Auditions - Jan. 24 and 31, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. both days

The project recognizes the area's top talented students in the performing arts. Students must be registered to participate. The auditions are open to the public for viewing. For more information visit www.youngartistsawards.org or call 574-9321.

. Portrait Workshop - Saturday, Jan. 17, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; $60/75

Beginners and Intermediate

Instructor: Ann McCarty Sickles

Learn the exciting but complicated subject of portraits in a fun, informative environment. Artists will break the portrait down into its essentials of color spots and shapes of value to easily render a likeness. They will all work from one face to "see" the elements together. Confidence will be gained to go on to a portrait of your choice. Contact: Scott Guelcher, 939-2787, education@ artinlee.org

. Building on the Four Cornerstones of Painting (experienced beginners - advanced) - Session 1: Jan 9, 16, 23, and 30; $200/$240. Fridays, 9:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.

Instructor: Hollis Jeffcoat

This series of half-day sessions helps painters take their work to the next level of accomplishment by concentrating on the four cornerstones of painting — form, color, space, and composition. Ms. Jeffcoat's teaching approach is highly interactive and practical. Each workshop includes discussion, demonstrations, exercises, one-on-one instruction, learning from Masters and individual and group critique. Contact: Scott Guelcher, 939-2787, education@ artinlee.org